Captain America #3 (1941) — Comic Book Value
Captain AmericaWhat Captain America #3 (1941) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Captain America #3 (1941) value — Ungraded $7,484 · Grade 6.0 $24,888 · Grade 8.0 $90,000. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 12.0× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
For the absolute cheapest way to own Captain America #3, grab the Maleev or Anderson version around $10. Premium versions like the Standard ($7514) or Kirby Sketch ($171) offer significant differences in condition, artistic style, or scarcity, justifying a much higher price. If budget is the main concern, stick to the lowest priced options; if you seek investment value or specific artistic appeal, pay the premium.
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Item details
- Series
- Captain America
- Publisher
- Marvel
- Issue
- #3
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- May 1, 1941
Captain America #3 (1941) comic value
An ungraded copy of Captain America #3 (1941) averages around $7484. A CGC 6.0 runs about $24888, and a CGC 8.0 commands $90000.
What drives the price
Grade is everything in comics — spine ticks, page color, and restoration decide the number, and the jump from raw to high grade can be 10×+. Key issues (first appearances, origins, deaths) carry the biggest premiums, and early printings beat reprints.
Price guide
Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $7,484 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $24,888 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $90,000 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $24 / $8,463 / $29,999 | 6 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 16, 2026, 6 live eBay listings ask $24.00–$29,999.00 (median $8,462.99).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the value difference between ungraded and graded copies?
- The value jumps dramatically; an ungraded copy is $7645, whereas a Grade 8.0 copy sells for $90,000.
- How much is a Grade 6.0 copy worth?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of Captain America #3 is valued at $25,074.
- Is this comic a good investment?
- Yes, the high price points for higher grades suggest strong resale potential for this Captain America issue.